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@gotkimchi: I think it was, yes!

@MsBAM: O had trouble with food for a long time. Different reasons behind it, but similar issues. We learned to pack calories into each bite because the number of bites she would eat was so limited. With her, if I could get her started and get her blood sugar up, it would stimulate her appetite and she'd eat more. I added heavy cream to everything. Tons of butter. And learned that she would eat things dipped in ranch. Avocado is good if he will eat it. She never would. Peanut butter was also successful. You can add cream, coconut oil and peanut butter to smoothies to increase calories. Good luck! I know how stressful it is. The only other thing I'd say is make sure you've checked for all medical issues. O was a happy baby but had kidney issues that were causing her to not have an appetite.

@MsBAM: Smoothies are the easiest way. But any fruit with homemade whipped cream? Doesn't have to be sweetened (although we compromised and fed more sugar than we would have in order to get some calories into her). What about baked things? Mini muffins full of butter, etc.?

I would get a second opinion about feeding therapy and push a bit more for services since you say he isn’t gaining weight. Now that he is a few months older, ECI or a private facility may be more willing to work with him since it has not improved and has become an overall health and wellness concern.

@MsBAM: will he eat baked fruit? Like, baked apples with cinnamon and butter? Or maybe try to add some oatmeal cereal to the purees?

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. My DD is the same age, and we also struggled (though differently) with the transition.

I’m sorry you are going through this. It worries me when my LO who is about to be 15 mo doesn’t eat much or throws the food on the floor.

I suggest a second opinion with a pediatrician or specialist?

Also, keep offering what he eats and add one new thing to that. I actually allow LO to hold or play with something in his booster while I feed him unless he is feeding himself. He gets bored easily and will refuse to eat. Even if it’s his fork or spoon or my phone playing music- it helps and he will eat.

It’s definitely frustrating! does he drink milk?

I hope it gets easier soon! Some children are just picky but may grow out of it!!

I didn't get a chance to read everyone's responses, but it sounds like you need a feeding therapy evaluation. Even if nothing it wrong, an occupation therapist will be able to help you out!

I found this website when my DD was just starting solids. She is an OT and has great articles and I think she even answers questions. Hopefully you might get an idea or two from her site. Good luck!
https://yourkidstable.com/